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Website of the Week: Rio Ferdinand

What's he got to say for himself? No false modesty here. We are told that 'armed with elegance, pace and an incredible reading of the game, Rio Ferdinand is undoubtedly one of the finest defenders in world football. Rio is also known off the pitch for his aspirational lifestyle [and] entrepreneurism'

Tell us more about that aspirational lifestyle Well, his favourite drink is that nectar of the footballing elite, Ribena. On the other hand, his favourite holiday locations - Tel Aviv, Dubai and St Lucia - sound a bit more jet set

And the entrepreneurism? The United defender is proud of his creative side, which includes the record label White Chalk Music and TV production company Next Generation, which in 2006 was responsible for Rio's World Cup Wind-Ups, the show that made Jeremy Beadle look highbrow (clips are available on the site).